Bharat Samvidhan
BNSS Section 191

Section 191 BNSS: until the hearing of the case is completed

Official criminal procedure provision under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023.

Official Statutory Wording (100% Legally Correct)

No complainant or witness on his way to any Court shall be required to accompany a police officer, or shall be subjected to unnecessary restraint or inconvenience, or required to give any security for his appearance other than his own bond: Provided that if any complainant or witness refuses to attend or to execute a bond as directed in section 190, the officer in charge of the police station may forward him in custody to the Magistrate, who may detain him in custody until he executes such bond, or

Simplified Legal Summary

This section details the statutory rules, frameworks, and procedures under Section 191 of the BNSS.

Legal Compliance Notice

This content is compiled from the official Gazette of India publication. For active legal actions, petitions, or filings, citizens are advised to cross-reference this clause with their legal advocate under the corresponding Sections of the BNSS 2023.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: What does BNSS Section 191 cover?

A: Section 191 of the BNSS 2023 deals with: "until the hearing of the case is completed". It is part of India's updated criminal procedure law that replaced the old CrPC 1973, effective July 1, 2024.

Q: Which old CrPC section does BNSS Section 191 replace?

A: BNSS Section 191 ("until the hearing of the case is completed") is part of the BNSS 2023 which replaced the entire CrPC 1973. Many sections were renumbered — use the Law Decoder for exact cross-references.

Q: Does BNSS Section 191 apply across all Indian states?

A: Yes. BNSS 2023 applies to the whole of India except Nagaland and specified tribal areas (per Section 1 BNSS). Section 191 ("until the hearing of the case is completed") follows this national applicability.

Q: When did BNSS Section 191 come into effect?

A: The BNSS 2023 — including Section 191 ("until the hearing of the case is completed") — came into effect on July 1, 2024, by Central Government notification in the Official Gazette.